What are the psychological impacts of repeated "coming out" experiences in different social contexts?
Coming out refers to disclosing one's sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship...
Disclosure is an act of revealing private, confidential, or secret information to another person or group. Bisexuals have their unique experiences regarding disclosures since they can be both...
What are the psychological consequences of public versus private concealment of sexual orientation?
Public concealment of one's sexual orientation can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, isolation,...
LGBT individuals who have struggled for years to reconcile their faith with their sexuality often experience deep emotional transformations that can be both challenging and rewarding. These changes...
The challenges that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adolescents face in navigating moral dilemmas are immense. This is because they often find themselves caught between their religious...
LGBT communities face various ethical challenges that often stem from conflicts between their own desires and needs, societal expectations based on family, religion, and law. This paper explores some...
Ritual is an important part of many religions and cultural practices around the world. It often involves acts of confession, penance, and atonement, which are meant to bring individuals closer to...
Autobiographies provide an opportunity for individuals to document their lives, memories, experiences, and identities in written form. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, these writings take on...
Queer individuals are often faced with unique challenges when it comes to practicing their faith in regions where there is religious conflict or warfare. In these areas, they may face discrimination,...
The love between two queer individuals is often referred to as divine reciprocity, which can be described as an exchange of energy between two souls that is both spiritual and physical. This concept...